Looks like the Packers are already panicking and already realizing their window is closing. First they panic and grab Cedric Benson, now they’re panicing and will give up valuable draft picks for DeAngelo who also won’t pan out in their system.

As for the “contender”, at this point, that title could be affixed to over the league technically speaking since.
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So who did you talk to in the Green Bay front office that gave you the impression that they are panicking?

]]>By: deltaoraclehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/29/panthers-privately-claim-a-contender-has-inquired-about-deangelo-williams/#comment-2091501
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:02:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2091501His history says the Packers’ Ted Thompson is much more likely to trade a low pick for a back he likes that’s buried on a depth chart than he is to pay big bucks for a big name. Traded for Ryan Grant. Didn’t make serious effort for either Michael Turner or Marshawn Lynch.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:11:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2091373tucostacos says:
Oct 30, 2012 6:40 AM
Yes, The Packers need another another running back to ignore while Erin throws 84 passes a game…
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If McCarthy has a great/talented RB he uses him. See McAllister, Deuce. When Gore was a rookie in 05, he had 4.8 YPC with McCarthy as the playcaller. Believe me, I hate when a team has 0 running dimension because it makes them far easier to defend and that’s been the case with my favorite team for years. But McCarthy is going to use the strengths of his players/team especially if there’s no way to improve that position in a cost effective way (that’s a credit to TT as a GM).
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:37:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2091140They’re trying bait people.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:30:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090994Why hasn’t anyone mentioned the Falcons? I’m not hearing this from any of the talking heads or you commentors. Imagine what a legitimate running back like DeAngelo would mean to the Falcons.

Not sure of their salary cap situation but we know that Atlanta is determined to make moves that help their team now and this would be consistent with that recently philosophy.

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:39:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090716He’s still pretty good in madden so I hope they keep him.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:05:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090538Why would the Broncos want him, just because his old coach is the coach there? DeAngelo isn’t an elite RB anymore. He’s still got speed, but he dances left & right so much he gets tackled after a 2-yard gain most of the time. I don’t think he’s going to get traded. We’re going to hold on to our players and let the new GM – and subsequently, the new coach – decide who to keep and who to drop.

And we don’t need a receiver. Smith, LaFell, Murphy and Olsen are doing fine. The play-calling is the problem. Our superstar OC has let all the press give him the big head and he’s been trying too hard to be cute up until the Bears game.

All that being said, if anyone calls and says, “You give us DeAngelo, and will give you a 7th and a primate who can barely stand upright and plays defense,” that would be awfully tempting for us, since we don’t have very many of those at the moment…

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:13:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090399Wow was that GM garbage! Did someone say the Packers were looking for a rb? DuH. Thompsons ego is too big. He wont trade anything less than a 7th rounder
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:40:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090384Yes, The Packers need another another running back to ignore while Erin throws 84 passes a game…
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:54:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090370Well at this point of the season only 4 teams are not in contention. Jags, Browns, Chiefs & Panthers. The only 4 teams with 6 losses. Sure the 5 teams with 5 losses have an uphill road. But any team at 3-4 or 4-3 is still in contention. Remember the Giants were 9-7 in the regular season last year.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:42:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090367All these comments about green bay trading for him – hello – tight wad Teddy doesn’t trade for any players
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:20:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090299The Packers would NOT trade for a guy with that contract at that position…
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:13:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090251Broncos need insurance behind McGahee. Moreno and Hill aren’t it. They wanted Williams before the season started and still do.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:52:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090235Rex Ryan is the only one who believes Jets are contenders, so its probably them
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:40:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090161Packers have to be atop the list. He would be a pretty big upgrade over Green even though they don’t have much of a run blocking line.

Jets need a RB but they shouldn’t be in the business of trading picks for RB’s at this juncture. Cincy could use one as well if they want to keep him around for a few years they can be a fit.

Also Indy is a possibility if they want to try and make playoffs this year, he would be a tremendous upgrade to that team.

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:39:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090158Looks like the Packers are already panicking and already realizing their window is closing. First they panic and grab Cedric Benson, now they’re panicing and will give up valuable draft picks for DeAngelo who also won’t pan out in their system.

As for the “contender”, at this point, that title could be affixed to over the league technically speaking since.

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:37:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090152Packer’s offer a 5th and take the salary, Bears panic and counter with their next 3 1st rounders, lions offer their next 4 1st rounders, and Viking’s offer all their super bowl trophies.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:32:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090145Great running back. Averages 5 yards a carry for his career. I think Barry Sanders is the only one to ever do that? Thats crazy talk but its true.

The dude just needs a real fullback in front of him. The Panthers have Mike Tolbert and Greg Olsen blocking for him, and nothing against those guys, but they are not Brad Hoover.

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:31:46 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090144The cap stuff is a plus. gets it off this year when they suck and not next year when they want to try to win. Even having to make room gives them an excuse to cut some dead wood, and/or guys in their final year they dont want back anyway
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:19:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090132Either him or SJax would be fine. Super Bowl, Homeboy.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:18:12 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090130…and the Florio counting-other-people’s-money obsession continues…
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:11:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090119Odds are its the Pack, they need all the help they can get at the RB position…. Skol Vikes
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:08:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090115My gut says the Green Bay Packers go after a running back.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:06:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090114Packers.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:04 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090111Someone is sizing up the price tags on he and Steven Jackson
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:53:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090104“Contendor” obviously means the Jets aren’t looking at him.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:53:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090102Bengals?????
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090097A contending team who is tired of contending?
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:43:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090090Here’s a scoop for you PFT. It’s Denver.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:37:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488594#comment-2090083I think you just have away the team that wants Williams
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